Biomedical Engineer Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

Biomedical Engineer Inspect, maintain, calibrate and repair a wide range of hospital equipment Independent of biomedical engineering work Provide technical advice and support Based at The Royal Melbourne Hospital About us: The Clinical Engineering department, operates out of The Royal Melbourne Hospital - City Campus, serving 23,000+ medical related assets. The Clinical Engineering department works in partnership with a number of RMH teams to ensure that health technology and medical devices are assessed, specified and managed across their life to meet the needs of The Royal Melbourne Hospital s strategic plan. The role Perform or organise regular performance testing, calibration, maintenance and safety testing in line with Australian Standards Repair or organise external corrective maintenance with consideration of the cost, quality and timeliness of the repair Complete routine inspection and testing of allocated medical electrical areas for compliance with relevant Australian Standards Be able to work independently and within a team Commission and test medical equipment on loan or purchased by The Royal Melbourne Hospital, recording details in the biomedical equipment asset database About you: Ability to prioritise work and maximise efficiency Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) Eligible for membership with Engineers Australia Current driver s licence valid for Australia Working knowledge of Word, Excel and database software. Our Commitment to you: The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications. Interested? For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. Essential: Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) or Recognised qualification in Essential: Demonstrated experience in hospital based medical device maintenance Essential: Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Equipment & Australian Standards. Essential: Valid Australian Drivers License Essential: Participate in on-call roster Essential: Permanent resident or valid visa and eligible to work in Australia? Essential: Minimum of 5 years industry experience.

About us At Saab Australia, we re pioneering Australia s defence capability with ongoing development of advanced defence and security technologies. Saab develops everything from combat, communications and security systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions. For over 30 years, we have built a proud reputation of driving solutions that keep us ahead of today s complex challenges and we are now seeking our employees-of-tomorrow to join our thinking edge, as we head towards our next innovative chapter. Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose. The role As part of our Land group, the Biomedical Engineer Presales, will play a key role in furthering the development of Saab s deployable health solutions across Australia s three military services and beyond. This will include the development of options for the expansion of existing deployable health projects in consultation with the engineering team on those projects and/or the development of solutions for new opportunities. Further, the successful candidate will: Provide technical support to the Sales Director - Medical Solutions during the initial investigation of new opportunities Consult with other engineers working in the deployable health space to ensure reuse of designs and consistency with system architectural approaches across the deployable health product area, as well as compliance to relevant standards Identify and develop requirements for systems, sub-systems and product components Conduct detailed trade studies, including the forecast and comparison of the performance of design alternatives and customer generated changes Prepare detailed tender level descriptions of proposed systems and solutions, including the identification and characterisation of the major architectural components and medical components Support the preparation of bids including development of the initial design, work breakdown structures, level of effort and cost estimates About you Your skills and experience will include: Formal tertiary qualifications in Biomedical Engineering or related technical discipline Industry experience in the development of complex systems in the medical domain Defence or medical industry experience Demonstrated experience with medical and a tertiary clinical environment Demonstrated experience of managing requirements Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of engineering standards Demonstrated experience in producing and reviewing technical documentation Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain a clearance to an NV1 level. Culture and benefits We employ over 500 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience. By joining Saab, you ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace and have the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career. For further information on our offering, you may visit the page adjacent: [website] Applications Click Apply to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. You may contact our careers team at for a copy of the full position description. Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Saab Australia is a proud supporter of the Veterans Employment Program and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.

About MGI Australia

MGI Australia is committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science through intelligent innovation. It focuses on R&D, production and sales of DNA sequencing instruments, reagents, and related products to support life science research, agriculture, precision medicine and healthcare. MGI Australia is a producer of clinical high-throughput gene sequencers, and its multi-omics platforms include genetic sequencing, medical imaging, and laboratory automation.

MGI Australia is one of the companies in the world that have the ability to independently develop and mass-produce clinical high-throughput gene sequencers. Providing real-time, comprehensive, lifelong solutions, its vision is to lead life science innovation.

Due to the growth of MGI Australia, the business has a vacancy for a skilled and experienced Biomedical Engineer to join the team on a full-time basis.



Your duties as Biomedical Engineer include but are not limited to the following:

Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining MGI NGS sequencing instrumentation as well as its affiliated equipment and assays;

Implementing quality control processes and standards to ensure that the genomics products and data generated meet the highest quality standards;

Executing on-site installations, instrument validation, maintenance and general customer training;

Assisting customers in diagnosing and resolving issues, either remotely or on-site, and providing timely solutions to minimize disruptions in research or diagnostics. Troubleshooting issues related to customer sequencing run, data processing, software and instruments etc;

Performing preliminary on-site failure analysis to identify root cause and feedback to the corresponding company department or personnel;

Designing and building prototypes, conducting testing and validation, and iterating on designs based on feedback;

Keeping detailed records of experiments, designs, processes, and outcomes;

Documenting service activities through detailed service reports and making recommendations for improvement to the relevant Technical Team/s;

Working with bioinformatics experts to develop algorithms and tools for processing and extracting meaningful insights from genomic data sets;

Staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in genomics and related technologies; and

Assisting in ensuring that the company's products and processes comply with relevant regulations and standards.



The successful candidates for this position are able to demonstrate:

Formal qualification in electronics/biochemistry/engineering or related subjects;

2+ years prior work experience in biomedical engineering, preferred molecular biological or equivalent instrumentation with high complexity;

Prior knowledge and experience in Genetics, Molecular Biology and/or Bioinformatics;

Prior experience with IVD or equivalent regulations;

Outstanding problem-solving and interpersonal skills;

PC and network skills;

Prior experience in managing and performing laboratory-based activities from multiple research projects;

Demonstrated ability to follow and adhere to policies and practices and understand quality management system requirement;

Ability to lead change through service improvement activities in biomedical engineering and health technology management; and

Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Salary varies based on experience and skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Salary packaging

Travel reimbursement

Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:

Annual bonus

Performance Location: In person